Egypt and Hurghada are synonyms for a huge army of holidaymakers. And this is not surprising. It is here, at this resort, which is located on the shores of the Red Sea, judging by statistics, most of the proposals of tour operators are formed.
Travel Information
In just a few years, this small fishing village, lost on the Egyptian coast, has become a popular tourist center, known throughout the world. Here is a great infrastructure. Hurghada, stretching for tens of kilometers, is famous not only for its excellent hotels, but also for its famous bays, such as Soma Bay or Makadi Bay.
The resort has impeccable sandy beaches equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable pastime: sun loungers and umbrellas, mattresses and sun loungers, numerous beach cafes serving ice cream and refreshing drinks, massage services that do everything on-site to make lovers of a measured beach vacation feel like in Paradise.
There are no coral reefs on the coast of Hurghada. Therefore, diving enthusiasts usually have to choose other resorts in Egypt for scuba diving . But the winds blowing here create an excellent opportunity for surfing or kiting. It is lovers of such outdoor activities and other water sports who choose this resort annually, preferring it to others because of the excellent waves.
Connoisseurs of vibrant nightlife upon arrival home for a long time remember local nightclubs with incendiary oriental rhythms, cafes and excellent cuisine in restaurants, light and music fountains in Hurghada and, of course, the world-famous show “A Thousand and One Nights”.
Another advantage of this resort is that it is much faster to get to historical sights from it than from other tourist areas in Egypt located on the Red Sea. Good quality roads leading to Luxor, Cairo and other famous places contribute to this.
Hotels
Hurghada hotels, of which there are about two hundred, are located mainly along the coastline. These are five-star deluxe apartments, economy hotels of four- or three-star categories, for example, Giftun Azur Beach Resort, and even guest houses designed for a simple holiday. Hurghada hotel infrastructure is growing from year to year. At the same time, most new buildings are already being carried out in remote areas, and therefore the noise does not annoy tourists. Not only the level of services provided in hotels is constantly improving, but also new offers are appearing.
The cost of tours to the resort of Hurghada and in general to Egypt varies throughout the year. It depends on the season. The largest in terms of the number of sales of vouchers for the resort, according to tour operators, fall at the end of autumn, as well as on New Year's holidays or spring months. And therefore, prices for holidays in hotels, respectively, are lowest in summer, when the hottest weather is set on the coast of the magnificent Red Sea.
Hurghada is often called the hotel capital. The reason is that their number per capita of this resort is one of the largest in the world. At the same time, prices in Hurghada hotels, although they have a fairly wide range, are generally quite affordable.
For example, for accommodation in a standard room, flights with departure from Moscow (round-trip) and meals according to the all-inclusive concept at Giftun Azur Beach Resort 4 * for two you will have to pay from sixty thousand rubles. In general, this hotel, as evidenced by the reviews, differs not only in optimal prices, but also in excellent service.
general information
Located seven kilometers from the center of Hurghada, Giftun Azur Beach Resort (4 *) is perfect for a family vacation. One of its undoubted advantages is its proximity to the international airport. This is especially convenient for tourists who come to Hurghada with children who do not tolerate transfers. Giftun Azur Beach Resort is a beachfront hotel. Its territory resembles paradise gardens from eastern fairy tales: everywhere there are dense tall palm trees, under which exotic birds walk, many lawns and flowers.
Despite the fact that the hotel was built in the eighties of the last century, today it looks like a modern new complex that meets the requirements of even the most demanding travelers. The last major overhaul was carried out in 2014.
The territory of Giftun Azur Beach Resort, although small - six thousand square meters - but it is fully equipped. Convenient paths, signs hanging everywhere indicate the necessary directions, benches, arbors - all this creates comfort.
Infrastructure
Giftun Azur Beach Resort (4 *, Hurghada) has a fairly developed infrastructure. Such a range of services offered here sometimes can not even boast of some hotels that are assigned a higher category of star rating. In its two-story separate administrative building for vacationers, a beauty salon, an office for emergency medical care, a laundry room, a business center with a meeting room and fax machine are also provided, there are also porters and dry cleaning services. The hotel has five small shops, including a fairly inexpensive souvenir kiosk, where you can buy small gifts for relatives and friends. On the ground floor of the administrative building, coffee machines and an ATM are installed, there is also a currency exchange, an office where you can rent a vehicle, and a tour desk.
Giftun Azur Beach Resort has its own guarded parking for cars and large buses. It is offered to hotel guests free of charge and without prior reservation.
The front desk is open all day. Here you can also use a left-luggage office and a depository safe, and, if necessary, arrange a return transfer.
rules
Like other hotels, Giftun Azur Beach Resort also has its own canons. Upon departure, travelers, as required by the rules, should vacate the room before twelve days. Having handed over the keys and fully paid for those services that were not included in the price of the tour package, tourists can sit in the cozy lobby waiting for the transfer.
For convenience, the administration provides the opportunity to close the account in cash or by credit card. Moreover, for those who prefer a non-cash type of payment, in order to avoid misunderstandings, it is better to discuss in advance the possibility of this type of payment.
Number of rooms
Giftun Azur Beach Resort (4 *, Hurghada), reviews of which residents leave mostly positive, belongs to the category of large hotels by the number of places. It has five hundred and twenty-two rooms, which are equipped in one four-story building and in a bungalow, which are literally buried in palm thickets and lush greenery of lawns. All apartments are distinguished by their comfort. Their decoration is dominated by warm and sunny colors, reminiscent of the Mediterranean design style. On the floor - ceramic tiles.
You can choose a room with a balcony overlooking the bay or pool. The bungalow apartments have a private terrace.
In addition to comfortable furniture, all rooms also have a refrigerator, a TV, a small safe for a laptop computer and valuables. For using it you need to pay extra. There are also manually controlled split air conditioners as well as a direct dial telephone.
Bathrooms - combined. All hygiene items are updated every morning. Bed linen is changed every three days.
Nutrition
For those who come to rest at Giftun Azur Beach Resort 4 *, tourists do not need to worry about food. The hotel complex operates on the concept of "all inclusive", so food prices are included in the payment for accommodation. The hotel has a main restaurant where guests can enjoy a delicious buffet. In addition to the central one, Giftun Azur Beach Resort also has pre-booked rooms. It serves Arabic and Italian cuisine. Tables need to be reserved at the reception.
Delicious snacks, cocktails, drinks, including alcoholic drinks, can be obtained at any of the nine bars that are open at Giftun Azur Beach Resort. Almost all Russians have positive reviews about them.
Hotel beach
The Giftun Azur Beach Resort, built on the first sea line, has an excellent location, since its own beach is only a hundred meters from the administrative building. Coverage and entry into the sea are pebble, therefore, it is necessary to have rubber special slippers, especially for children. Those who did not bring them with them are invited to purchase these bathing shoes in a shop operating on site. The coastal strip of the beach is thirty meters long. For sun loungers, umbrellas and mattresses living in Giftun Azur Beach you do not need to pay.
Entertainment and sports
Giftun Azur Beach Resort, being a four-star, offers its guests a very wide range of entertainment. Here you can do free aerobics, minigolf, bocci, beach volleyball, aerobics and table tennis. At an additional cost, you can also visit the gym, where exercise machines are installed.
For visiting the aquacenter, as well as using tennis courts in the dark, as well as for renting equipment for diving, underwater fishing, windsurfing and many activities on the beach, you must pay extra. On the sea you can go water skiing and biking, rent a scooter.
Those who love horses will enjoy riding the magnificent oriental horses. Billiard tables - paid service. The hotel has a good animation. In the evenings, a disco is organized by the amphitheater.
Services for children
The hotel offers its little guests a playground, a junior club and a shallow children's pool. Kids in the restaurant are given special chairs, convenient for feeding. A rollaway bed is available upon request.
Additional Information
Giftun Azur Beach has a swimming pool, which is heated during the winter months. Those tourists who do not want to go to the beach will be able to sunbathe and swim in it. For a comfortable pastime, all conditions are created here: there are quite a lot of umbrellas and sunbeds around it.
Throughout the territory, including in public areas, you can connect to wireless Internet (paid service). Lovers of outdoor activities can enjoy the sauna and Turkish hammam, as well as a jacuzzi and massage services. They say that these procedures are very high quality at Giftun Azur Beach Resort (4 *).
Reviews
Most of our compatriots were satisfied with the holidays spent in this hotel. Everything suited them: the location, the attendants, and the food at Giftun Azur Beach Resort. 3 restaurants that work on its territory, judging by the reviews, offer very good cuisine. Especially much praise is expressed for Arabic dishes, especially sweets, such as baklava.
Rooms and the quality of food tourists rated mainly five points. True, some did not like the fact that there is no animation in Russian.
Residents of the hotel left a lot of kind words about the work of the staff, politely and prudently solving all problems. According to tourists, the settlement is carried out very quickly. The staff clean the rooms neatly and, most importantly, unobtrusively when the tenants descend to the restaurant.